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Race/Event Description

The race starts and finishes at Tussey Mountain Ski and Family Fun Center, just south of Boalsburg on state route 322, whose address is 301 Bear Meadows Road, Boalsburg, PA 16827. The race is easily accessed by air (University Park Airport) and interstate (I-80 and I-99). Visit the Accommodations page for suggestions on where to stay.

Start Time / Planning Your Day

The ultra division event will start at 7 a.m. The relay division start will begin at 8 a.m. There will be a staggered start for the relay based on overall team pace. Finish time: no later than 7 p.m. Because the relay start includes several waves, runners participating in the relay should plan to have the whole day available. We regret that we cannot plan the start based on personal schedules.

Format

USATF-certified, 50-mile single-loop mostly unpaved course through central Pennsylvania's scenic Rothrock State Forest during peak foliage season. Ultramarathon: Support vehicle and drop bag options. Stocked, staffed aid stations available to all ultra participants are provided at predetermined locations every 2.9 to 5.6 miles along the course. Relay: The relay consists of 12 pre-determined legs of lengths varying from 2.9 to 5.6 miles. Relay teams select a specific runner rotation order, rotating to the next runner at each transition point, and maintain that exact order through all 12 race legs. All teams must provide ONE team vehicle to transport runners to transition points where the batons are exchanged. Teams of 7 or more must use a single vehicle.

Course

The race takes place on mostly unpaved roads (82% dirt, 18% paved) in Rothrock State Forest. Terrain includes uphill, level and downhill grades, with shaded and open segments and some overlook vistas. The course takes in Whipple Dam State Park, Alan Seeger Natural Area, Penn Roosevelt State Park, Colyer Lake and Bear Meadows Natural Area. Total Elevation gain: 5,485 ft. See the Course Maps link or Elevation Profile link for a more detailed description and an elevation profile. See the Course and Leg Description page for a description of each of the course segments.

Ultra Categories

(proof of previous ultra or marathon finishing time required)

Men’s Open

Women’s Open

Men’s Masters

age 40 + over (provide proof of age)

Women’s Masters

age 40 + over (provide proof of age)

Military

Open Military (Regular, Active Reserves and National Guard); ROTC.

Relay Categories

Note: Relay registration will be limited to 140 teams. Categories are based on team size as follows:

Supra

2 runners per team (proof of previous half marathon or marathon finishing time required)

Tri/Quad

3-4 per team

Standard

5-6 per team

Mega

7-8 per team

Military

Open Military (Regular, Active Reserves and National Guard); ROTC; JROTC.

Team Divisions

Within each Category, team Divisions are as follows:Men’s Open - all* men on a team, any age. Women’s Open - all women on a team, any age. Mixed Open * - men or women on a team, any age. Men's Master's# - men runners age 40 or over.Women's Master's# - women runners age 40 or over.Mixed Master's# - men and women runners age 40 or over.

*Note: Mixed Quad and Standard teams must have at least 2 women, Mixed Mega teams must have at least 3 women. Teams that don't meet this requirement will be placed in the Men's category.# To compete as Master's team, at time of team registration a copy of a valid drivers license must accompany all team members' applications.

Military Relay Categories

Military teams of 2 to 8 runners are encouraged to participate. Categories are: Open Military (Regular, Active Reserves and National Guard); ROTC; JROTC.

Add $40 if you plan to use a support vehicle. The race provides 11 stocked aid stations and a drop bag option at 7 aid stations.

Relay Teams:

Registration opens January 1, 2019!

Registration Date

Team Size (# of Runners)

Supra (2)

Tri (3)

Quad (4)

Standard (5)

Standard (6)

Mega (7)

Mega (8)

Jan 1 - Jan 31

$110

$165

$220

$275

$330

$385

$440

Feb 1 - June 30

$120

$180

$240

$300

$360

$420

$480

July 1 - Sept 14

$126

$189

$252

$315

$378

$441

$504

Sept 15 - Oct 5*

$140

$210

$280

$350

$420

$490

$560

Oct 6 - Oct 19

$150

$225

$300

$375

$450

$525

$600

*Last day for wicking race shirt.

We have moved to a new registration provider to reduce your costs and skip commercial activity. Processing fees are lower for almost all categories and are summarized below. As we make enhancements to the event we strive to keep entry fees as low as possible. We appreciate your support!

Relay registration is limited to 140 teams, and closes October 13rd (or sooner if the cap is reached). Teams must be completely registered (no missing information or forms). Please see the Roster of Participants to see current team status.